Depression

A child's risk of developing anxiety and depression is influenced by both the genes they inherit and the genetic traits of their parents, revealing how a parent's DNA shapes the environment they create for their children.

A new study reveals that psilocybin and standard antidepressants both reduce the brain's tendency to misinterpret facial expressions as negative. The research suggests these two distinct treatments share a common cognitive effect in the fight against depression.

Patients with treatment-resistant depression who experienced feelings of unreality during subcutaneous esketamine therapy were more likely to see their depression symptoms improve, suggesting dissociation may be tied to the drug's effectiveness rather than just a side effect.

A sweeping new study of nearly 8,700 brain scans found that subtle structural differences in people taking antidepressants are mostly explained by the severity of their illness and their age, rather than the medications themselves.

A quick brain wave test may soon help doctors predict if a patient will experience sexual side effects from antidepressants. Measuring serotonin activity before treatment could guide medication choices and improve the quality of life for patients with depression.

Testosterone levels may play opposite roles in how older men and women experience suicide risk during severe depression. A new study finds that higher testosterone protects older men, but is linked to increased risk for older women.

When China relaxed its family planning rules to allow all couples to have two children, depressive symptoms unexpectedly rose among married women. A new study reveals how financial constraints and family pressures contributed to this psychological toll.

A new study reveals that the body roundness index, a measurement of abdominal fat, is strongly linked to depression in older adults with dementia. The findings suggest this simple screening tool could help doctors identify at-risk patients.

A recent review of scientific literature reveals that therapeutic gardening offers a moderate boost to mental health for adults with chronic diseases, though the benefits for physical health conditions are much less pronounced.

A new study finds you don't need to lift heavy to see mental health benefits. Researchers discovered that both standard and low-intensity strength training significantly reduced depressive symptoms in young women experiencing high levels of anxiety.

A large study found that a history of multiple depressive episodes is tied to heightened brain activity during emotional processing. The findings suggest each episode leaves a biological signature, increasing vulnerability to future relapses.

People experiencing depression often view social exchanges through a distorted lens. A new study reveals that depressive symptoms can make unfair financial deals seem more acceptable, but only for those who feel they have high social standing.

A new analysis of clinical trials reveals that different antidepressants have vastly different impacts on bodily functions, driving major shifts in body weight, heart rate, and blood pressure during treatment.

A massive review of psychological research reveals that feeling a sense of purpose is strongly linked to lower levels of depression. This protective effect varies widely depending on a person's age, physical health, and cultural background.

Patients with treatment-resistant depression show a widespread loss of complexity in their resting brain activity. A recent brain imaging study suggests this reduced neural entropy could serve as a biological marker for the severe, chronic illness.